Contract Controller

Our client is a government entity. We are looking for a controller for 6 months or longer to oversee department and report to acting CFO. Government, non profit, construction backgrounds would be required for this role. Fund accounting would also be important. Salary is up to $135K based on experience. On site daily in Northwest Houston. 7-4 or 8-5.

Essential Job Functions – Performs all work duties and activities per Department Standard Operating Guidelines, including Bulletins, Memos, Safety guidelines, Personnel Handbook, and Senior Leadership Orders.

1. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Obtain and thoroughly understand the financial reporting and general ledger
2. Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end
3. Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial
4. Review monthly bank
5. Support budgets and forecasting
6. Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining high accuracy.
7. Respond to inquiries from the Board of Directors, Senior Leader, and Department Heads regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
8. Work with the Auditors to ensure a clean and timely year-end
9. Provide training to new and existing staff as
10. Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues,
11. Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
12. Responsible for Accounts Payable, including preparing
13. Responsible for Accounts Receivable, including invoicing and reconciling
14. Prepare or assist in the preparation of annual bid documents, including notice and instruction to bidders and specifications for each yearly bid.
15. Analyze bids and make recommendations regarding awarding of
16. Coordinates disposal of surplus property according to state

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and
2. Knowledge of purchasing principles and practice, methods employed in preparing specifications, analysis of bids, and performance of related purchasing functions.
3. Ability to prepare specifications and analyze
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills
5. Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills required
6. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines required
7. Proficient computer skills
8. Maintains confidentiality and
9. Able to establish and lead positive working relations with internal and external

B. Education/Degrees:

1. BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting
2. Complete NIMS (ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, ICS-700, and ICS-800) Can be acquired after hiring.